South Dakota Republicans introduced a bill this week that would make it a felony for medical professionals to provide transgender health care to minors. - NBCOUT
South Dakota Republicans introduced a bill this week that would make it a felony for medical professionals to provide transgender health care to minors — including the prescription of puberty blockers.
State Rep. Fred Deutsch, who represents a northeast swath of the state, introduced the bill in the Republican-dominated legislature on Tuesday, the first day of the legislative session, with more than 40 co-sponsors. He said the proposal,, is a way to hit the “pause button” on an “overwhelming and life-changing” decision.
“Children need to wait until they’re mature to do it,” he said. The “it,” according to the bill, includes gender-related surgeries, such as a vasectomy or vaginoplasty, as well as nonsurgical practices, like the prescription of puberty blockers or hormones.
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